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Student Leaders
Driving Change by Creating Health That Lasts a Lifetime
Compassion, energy, a desire to make a positive impact — they are at the heart of every student who wants to help children born with cleft lip and cleft palate. While our approach to student engagement has evolved, the spirit of leadership remains as strong as ever.
Join Us in Delivering Smiles Around the World
Are you passionate about making a difference? At Operation Smile Canada, we believe that young leaders like you have the power to change the world. While our approach to student involvement has evolved over the years, there are still many ways for you to get involved and support children in need of safe, life-changing cleft surgeries and complete care.
Fundraising for a Cause That Matters
Your passion can help us bring smiles to children across the globe. Whether you’re leading a fundraising initiative, organizing an awareness event, or simply spreading awareness, you play an essential role in helping us provide critical medical care to those in need.
Why Get Involved?
Many students across Canada have made a lasting impact by supporting our mission through fundraising efforts. Their stories of dedication and compassion inspire us, and we hope they’ll inspire you too.
Together, we build hope for children living with cleft conditions and their families.
Does Operation Smile Canada support student clubs?
As Operation Smile Canada continues to grow and evolve, we’ve shifted our approach to student engagement — focusing on flexible, individually or team-led fundraising and awareness activities. We will continue to support your fundraising initiatives, but we will not formally be supporting clubs moving forward.
Do I need permission to host a fundraiser?
We kindly ask that you inform us of your fundraiser. Please download the Fundraising guidelines and application, complete the form and return it to [email protected].
Do I need to be part of a formal club to participate?
Students can take initiative in ways that work best for them. You have the flexibility to create your own fundraising activities and make an impact in a way that fits your interests and schedule. Operation Smile Canada is evolving and will no longer be supporting formal student clubs as we did in the past, but we will continue to support individuals or teams of student fundraisers.
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